Tempted: A House of Night Novel
#6 of 12 in House of Night Series
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What’s inside...
Dark secrets and unspoken suspicions come between Zoey and Stevie Rae, putting their friendship - and the House of Night - at risk. After Zoey Redbird and her gang have banished Kalona and Neferet, the fallen High Priestess, from Tulsa, you'd think they'd catch a break. But with Zoey and her sexy Warrior Stark both recovering from a brush with death, and the fledglings struggling to deal with the fallout from Neferet's reign of terror, a break is just not in the forecast. Zoey is haunted by her confusing yet elemental connection with A-ya, the ancient Cherokee maiden who was the only human able to tempt Kalona's body and soul. How will A-ya's pull on her affect Zoey's ability to resist the dangerously seductive immortal? Meanwhile, Stevie Rae, with her super red vamp powers, always thought she could handle the stuff she's been keeping from her BFF. But the mysterious, threatening force lurking in the tunnels under the Tulsa Depot is spreading; Stevie Rae won't confide where she's been and what she's doing, and Zoey is beginning to wonder just how much she can trust the person she always thought would have her back. Will their choices destroy them and will darkness consume the House of Night?
Character compass
Zoey Redbird
Darius
Erin Bates
Damien Maslin
Heath Luck
James Stark
Shaunee Cole
Aphrodite Lafont
Stevie Rae Johnson
Rephaim
Kalona
Neferet
Darius Langley
Jack Twist
Erik Night
Dragon
Sylvia Redbird
Nyx
Discussion points
How do you think Zoey feels when she's faced with tough choices? What would you do in her situation?
Why do you think trust and friendship are important themes in this story? How do they affect the characters' actions?
What lessons do you think we can learn about responsibility and making decisions from the book?
How do the characters change throughout the story? What do you think causes these changes?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to express their thoughts and feelings about the book's events. Validate their opinions and share your perspectives to foster a deeper understanding. Discuss the relevance of the novel’s themes to real-life situations, which can help your child connect with the story on a personal level. Ask them to predict what might happen next in the story or how different choices could lead to different outcomes, enhancing their critical thinking skills. Encourage drawing or writing a short story to explore their ideas creatively about the book’s themes.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of resilience
Explanation: Throughout 'Tempted: A House of Night Novel', characters face various challenges, both personal and external, demonstrating the necessity of resilience to overcome difficult circumstances.
Real-World Application: Children learn to persist through their own difficulties whether that be at school, in sports, or in their social lives, understanding that perseverance is key to overcoming challenges.
Example Lesson: Understanding the consequences of one’s actions
Explanation: The novel portrays characters making choices that lead to significant consequences, teaching readers about the impact of their decisions.
Real-World Application: This helps children think critically about the outcomes of their actions and encourages them to make thoughtful decisions.
Example Lesson: The value of loyalty and trust
Explanation: Characters in the story rely on loyalty and trust to navigate their complex relationships, highlighting the importance of these virtues.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of being trustworthy and loyal in their friendships and relationships, aiding their social development.